The study examines the ‘driver dilemma’ in Australia, or how road traffic laws are specific to human drivers, and how this legislation has limited application to automated vehicles (AVs), which can drive without human input.
UniSC Associate Professor in Molecular Engineering Dr Joanne Macdonald is developing a rapid-testing system to allow farmers to quickly diagnose and limit the spread of common pig diseases.
A James Cook University biologist has discovered a new species of lizard on Scawfell Island, a remote island 50km east of Mackay in north Queensland.
Falling asleep might look simple, but in fact it’s an elaborate interplay of hormones, circadian rhythms and light cues. Now, as sleep researcher Dr Aurore Perrault explains, studies are showing another big influence on the quality of your slumber is whether you’re a man or a woman.
Older people are at far greater risk of experiencing the debilitating symptoms of delirium during a hospital stay than previously known, according to research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast’s new Professor of Healthy Ageing.
The number of Australian homes damaged or destroyed by weather-related disasters is now the highest in ten years, shows the annual HILDA survey
The research team initially set out to understand the effects of climate change (flooding and bushfires) on cultural heritage, specifically rock art and sites of Indigenous resistance to European colonisation/invasion.
James Cook University researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that allows them to convert microplastics to a highly valuable material.
A new initiative by La Trobe University aims to tackle Australia’s mathematics crisis, training teachers how to break down concepts into clear, logical steps to replace the commonly used methods that have left many students struggling with basic numeracy.
During her PhD at the Doherty Institute, Dr Catriona Nguyễn-Robertson studied unconventional T cells, which might one day create a pathway to a more effective tuberculosis vaccine or a way to prevent skin allergies.
Four-wheel drives (4WDs) are causing “unequivocal” serious and wide-spread damage to coastal dune ecosystems, according to a global study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Scientists at La Trobe University have identified a possible defence for humans against the influenza virus H5N1 – commonly known as ’bird flu’ – which could open avenues of research for new vaccine development.
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UniSC researchers have collected community views on Queensland’s rape and sexual assault sentencing, with a report finding practices do not align with expectations nor address the needs of victim-survivors.
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ECU's School of Engineering will host WA's first research and innovation lab with Fraunhofer IKTS, creating opportunities for students and industry growth.
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This International Women's Day we invited members of our ECU Alumni community to share the 'bold moves' they have made to shift the dial for women, girls and the community.
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Common rat and mouse baits may threaten nine endangered Australian marsupial carnivores, including Tasmanian Devils and quolls, according to ECU research.
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Spraying persimmon trees with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can result in healthier, longer lasting fruit, with increased antioxidants a new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found.
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As Australia marks 50 years of Vietnamese migration, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shed light on how Vietnamese Australians view ageing—and it's very different from Western ideas of 'successful ageing.'
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New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed that erectile dysfunction in patients living with prostate cancer could be significantly improved through regular exercise.
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A new research collaboration between ECU's Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI), Silverchain, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Curtin University has been awarded a $999,803 grant under the NHMRC 2024 Collaboration in Health Services Research investment programme.
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Edith Cowan University (ECU) is proud to announce its first paid PhD internship within the School of Arts and Humanities, marking a significant milestone in enhancing industry engagement and providing meaningful pathways for research students.
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A new study by Macquarie University health science researchers has identified a way of showing which runners are at risk of injury from high impact landings, and they hope now to use it to drive the next generation of wearable devices.
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The fatality rate in the agriculture sector is nine times higher than the average rate across all other industries in Australia, according to Western Australia's Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
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Nine WA artists have been recognised at an awards ceremony in Perth’s CBD to take part in the Minderoo Artist Fund program, three of them are ECU Alumni. The program is designed to support artists to be bold at a crucial time in their career.